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The Most Peaceful Countries in the World

May 2, 2016

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The Most Peaceful Countries in the World

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Are you looking to embark on a peaceful vacation? Maybe you are ready to get up and move and you want to live in a peaceful environment. These countries provide you with the perfect destination for peace, silence, relaxation and happiness.

According to Merriam-Webster, peace is defined as a state in which there is no war or fighting, a state of tranquility or quiet, harmony in personal relations and freedom from civil disturbance.

From Iceland to Canada, these countries have been proven to provide peace of mind. They work to prevent stress, anxiety and worries for their people. Ultimately resulting in, increased motivation and improved mental and physical health.

After extensive research and the help of the 2015Global Peace Index I have come up with The Most Peaceful Countries in the World.

1. Iceland

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According to CNN, the nonprofit Institute for Economics and Peace explains, “the thinly populated island in the midst of the North Atlantic has retained its place as the most peaceful country in the world.” There are many factors that contribute to Iceland’s peace. Some people believe its Iceland’s geysers that make it so peaceful. While others believe it has to do with Iceland’s small population. (Read more:Why Iceland Needs to be on Everyone’s Travel Radar This Year)

2. New Zealand

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New Zealand is one of the world’s most peaceful and cleanest countries. They are known to have low rates of weapons imports, homicide, displaced people and deaths from external conflict. It was ranked 1.221 by the Global Peace Index.

3. Finland

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Finland was given a 1.277 Global Peace Index Score. They have low rates of political terror, violent crime, homicides and displaced people (Read:Safest Countries). Visit Lake Saimaa and relax by one of their most peaceful lakes then make your way to the longest beach in Finland, Yyteri, for a quiet summertime vacation destination.

4. Portugal

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Gorgeous scenery and great year-round weather makes the citizens of Portugal very happy. The Global Peace Index Score is 1.344. Portugal has low rates of violent crime, homicides, weapons exports and deaths from external conflicts.

5. Norway

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What is more peaceful than watching the Northern Lights appear in the Norway sky? I sure can’t think of anything! The people of Norway are known to have good health and be genuinely happy. (The Best Adventures to do in Fjords of Norway)

6. Netherlands

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The Netherlands are known to have a very relaxed and peaceful environment. Admire the beautiful tulips in the Keukenhof gardens, escape the city in a quiet boat ride and rent a bike and ride around Amsterdam. The country has a 1.432 Global Peace Index Score; with low rates of incarceration, homicide, violent crimes, terrorism impact and internal conflicts fought.

7. Denmark

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The people of Denmark are blessed with an amazing welfare system. This helps keep their country at peace, relaxed and organized. They have a 1.15 Global Peace Index Score and is ranked number 2 out of 162 countries as the most peaceful. It has low rates of homicide, violent crimes, political terror and incarceration.

8. Canada

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Canada was ranked number 7 out of 162 countries and was given a 1.287 Global Peace Index Score. They have beautiful landscapes, low levels of violent crime, great work opportunities and happy people; all of which contribute to it being one of the most peaceful countries in the world.

9. Switzerland

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Switzerlandmanaged to maintain neutrality while surrounding countries were involved with wars. The people of Switzerland are provided with amazing educational opportunities as well as excellent health benefits. They have a Global Peace Index Score of 1.275.